SCAI Issues Clinical Alert On Drug-eluting Stents And Late Thrombosis

... The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released a clinical alert advising physicians on practical steps for reducing the risk of a rare but serious complication associated with the use of drug-eluting stents. The document follows hearings held by the Food and Drug Administration's Circulatory Systems Device Panel regarding the use of these devices. [click link for full article] ...